5 Delicious gifts from the kitchen

Celebrate the holiday season and treat your neighbors and friends with these 5 delicious gifts from the kitchen. Place your seasonal treats in a simple, cellophane bag and tie with a seasonal ribbon. Print simple gift tags to tie on with a seasonal greeting.

Cinnamon bun cookies

Yield: 18 cookies

Make this favorite breakfast treat into a cookie this holiday season. Drizzled with a cinnamon icing glaze, these cookies taste just like their fluffy counterparts. Your neighbors and friends will be begging you for the recipe!

In a large bowl, cream together the butter sugar using an electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla extract.

Add in dry ingredients gradually.

Roll out dough on a floured surface.

Mix together in a small bowl the 2 tablespoons of melted butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

Spread the mixture onto your rolled out cookie dough.

Beginning with one end, carefully roll your cookie dough into a spiral log.

Place dough log in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into 1 inch spiral cookies.

Place on baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Mix confectionery sugar, milk, and cinnamon to make an icing glaze. Drizzle over cookies.

Gingerbread cake

Yields: 1 cake

A seasonal favorite, gingerbread cake is the perfect morning bread or afternoon treat. Slice this cake and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Prepare gifts by placing cake on a red or green plate and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Chocolate peanut butter fudge

Yields: 24 servings

Fill a holiday tin with these rich chocolate treats for your neighbors! Made with only 4 ingredients, you can whip these out in no time without even turning on your oven! Try adding in toffee bits or crushed candy cane too.